School Overview
Mountain Gap P-8 is a public school located in the South Huntsville area, serving students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. As part of the Huntsville City Schools district, the institution is designed to provide a continuous learning environment that allows students to transition from early childhood education through the middle school years within a single campus setting. This P-8 model is often favored for fostering a stable community atmosphere, allowing teachers and administrators to build long-term relationships with students and their families throughout their foundational years.

The school is deeply integrated into the local Huntsville community and emphasizes a curriculum aligned with state standards to prepare students for the transition to high school. In addition to core academic subjects, the school typically engages in a variety of extracurricular activities, sports, and enrichment programs intended to support well-rounded development. Parents and prospective families can find detailed information regarding academic calendars, district policies, and specific school programs by visiting the official Huntsville City Schools website.
419
Total Students
24.0
Full-Time Teachers
17.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
29.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mountain Gap Middle School
Demographic Student Count
White275
Hispanic35
Black62
Asian10
Two or More34
American Indian2
Pacific Islander1
  • White
    275 (65.6 %)
  • Black
    62 (14.8 %)
  • Hispanic
    35 (8.4 %)
  • Two or More
    34 (8.1 %)
  • Asian
    10 (2.4 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.5 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.2 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Huntsville City
Phone: (256)428-7720
Website: http://www.huntsvillecityschools.org
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 419
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 24.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 17.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 123
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Grade 6 125
Grade 7 155
Grade 8 139

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Mountain Gap Middle School
Grade Student Count
Grade 6125
Grade 7155
Grade 8139
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Mountain Gap Middle School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female20949.9%
Male21050.1%